John Street Shooter Back In Jail For Having Pistol: Complaint

JOLIET, IL — In November 2017, Joliet Police arrested Western Avenue resident Johnny Knippenberg on charges of aggravated battery after police said Knippenberg shot a man in the 1300 block of John Street, once in the groin and once in the wrist, according to a criminal complaint. Knippenberg remained in the Will County Jail between Nov. 11, 2017, and June 8, 2018.

In the summer of 2018, the Joliet man pleaded guilty to his crime. His three-year sentence was suspended, and he was given credit for 204 days of time served, court records reflect.

Now, as a result of his latest arrest by the Joliet Police Department, the 26-year-old Knippenberg may be headed to prison.

Despite his previous conviction, on Aug. 29, Knippenberg "knowingly possessed in his own abode a firearm, a Lorcin .380 pistol(,) and he did so while on parole or mandatory supervised release," according to a complaint submitted by Joliet Police Detective George Mantis.

As a result of his latest charge, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, Knippenberg's bail was set at $250,000. As of Sept. 6, he remained in the custody of the Will County Sheriff.